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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 28, 2025

SwyftSend ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our services through the SwyftSend mobile application, website, or related platforms ("Services"). By using SwyftSend, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Residential Address
  • Email Address and Phone Number
  • Government-issued Identification
  • Financial Information

b. Transaction Information

  • Transaction History
  • Purpose of Transactions
  • Remittance Instructions

c. Device and Usage Information

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type and Version
  • Device Identifiers
  • Operating System and Platform
  • Pages Viewed and Links Clicked

d. Location Information

  • Location Data

e. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your experience:

  • Personalise Content
  • Improve User Experience
  • Analyse Traffic Patterns
  • Support Security Measures

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To process money transfers, verify identity, manage accounts, and comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, address issues, and provide technical assistance.
  • Marketing and Promotions: To send promotional communications (with the ability to opt-out at any time).
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor, detect, and prevent fraud, unauthorised activities, and security breaches.
  • Analytics and Service Improvement: To analyse trends, measure performance, and develop new features to enhance your experience.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

a. Service Providers

With third-party vendors who assist with:

  • Payment processing,
  • Identity verification,
  • Data analytics,
  • Cloud hosting and storage.

These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for authorised purposes.

b. Business Partners

With your explicit consent, we may share your information with business partners for marketing or promotional purposes.

c. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Where required:

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests,
  • To enforce our rights, defend against legal claims, or investigate potential violations.

d. Fraud Prevention and Risk Management

To protect against fraud and manage operational risks by sharing information with banks, financial institutions, and fraud prevention agencies.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data,
  • Access control mechanisms,
  • Secure data storage,
  • Regular security audits and assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. You use our Services at your own risk.

5. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside of the United Kingdom. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms, are in place to protect your information.

6. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your data for marketing purposes.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent you have previously given to us for processing your information.

To exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the contact details below.

7. Retention of Your Data

We retain your information for as long as necessary:

  • To provide the Services,
  • To comply with our legal obligations,
  • To resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Marketing Communications

If you opt-in to receive marketing communications, we may contact you about updates, offers, or promotions. You can opt-out at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails,
  • Adjusting your app settings,
  • Contacting us directly.

9. Children's Privacy

SwyftSend services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or business developments. We will notify you of any material changes by posting an updated version in the app or by email. Continued use of SwyftSend after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Olwen Trading Company Limited

64 Baron Fold Crescent, Little Hulton, Manchester, United Kingdom

Email: compliance@olwentrading.com

Website: https://www.swyftsend.com

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SwyftSend is the Cross-border Payment platform for Olwen Trading Limited and is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a Small Payment Institution (Firm Reference 10765602) address 64 Baron Fold Cre, Little Hulton, Manchester, M38 9RD2025 SwyftSend, All Right Reserved.